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X8 OLS

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,663 mi
Last recorded18,663 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 OLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,860 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 16,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 14,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 14,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 13,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 13,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,223 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 12,087 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 11,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,231 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,705 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 9,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,635 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 4,747 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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X8 OLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X8 OLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X8 OLS registered?

X8 OLS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is X8 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 OLS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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